St Joseph's RC Infant School

Description

St. Joseph's RC Infant School, located at SE19 3NX, is a long-established institution with a rich history dating back to 1872. Founded in a building provided by the Diocese, the school initially served a roll of 48 boys before expanding to include girls beginning in 1900. After a series of extensions, St. Joseph’s became a mixed school with infants and now functions as an inclusive community guided by the Gospel values of the Catholic faith.

Key facts about St. Joseph’s include:

• Instituted in 1872 as an all-boys school, later expanded to co-educational under the mixed school model.
• A designation as St Joseph’s R.C. School despite becoming a mixed school.
• Established over 150 years ago, providing outstanding education to local children and their families.
• A federal school that includes Junior, Infant, and Nursery schools.
• Offers a vibrant and nurturing environment, emphasizing the core Catholic values while preparing students for the demands of secondary education.
• Boasts the largest grounds of any school in the local area, covering over 12,500 square meters, providing generous support to students and greater community.
• Has strong ties with the Archdiocese of Southwark.
• Provides an OFSTED "Good" rating for the Infant and Nursery schools, with an "Outstanding" rating for the Junior school.
• St. Joseph’s students regularly gain entrance into leading state and independent secondary schools, including through scholarships.
• Offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including gardening, music, drama, and sports, with a dedicated commitment to building students' love of learning and ambition.